Alison Hopkins

Professional Profile

My name is Alison, I am a fully qualified and BABCP-accredited CBT therapist working with Think CBT from Shrewsbury, SY2.

I have 20 years’ experience working for the NHS in mental health, offering CBT and EMDR services. Since gaining a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, I have been part of the NHS Talking Therapies for Anxiety and Depression Service from the beginning to the present day. I am currently working as a senior therapist where giving me opportunities to lead on various projects such Long Term Conditions and Long Covid. I have helped thousands of individuals to overcome their difficulties in a warm and relaxed manner in relation to Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, depression Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Health Anxiety, Panic Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I am also able to bring Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Compassionate Focused Therapy to improve your treatment. I’m passionate about positive mental health and can think out of the box as well as an experienced practioner. I developed a Running to Better Health programme –incorporating CBT strategies to improve wellbeing which had positive response to participants. My 20 years of experience has given me a valuable insight and understanding of what positive mental health means for the individual, and invaluable knowledge I can draw on to support you. I abide by the policies and ethical standards laid down by the BABCP and I have full professional indemnity to work as a therapist in the UK. If you want to book an appointment, please click on the blue book appointment button adjacent to my profile picture. I will call you to discuss therapy options before confirming your first therapy appointment.